International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
Be the multidisciplinary world authority on lung and other thoracic cancers through colllaborative science, education, and advocacy in order to ensure optimal prevention and patient care.
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer at a glance
In short: International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer gave $713K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $119K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $712,500
- +538.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $118,750
- +112.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $35,555,926
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
IASLC Adi F. Gazdar Fellowship Grant
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
Amount
US $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
IASLC African Impact Grant
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
Amount
Up to $20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
IASLC Career Advancement Grant
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
Amount
US $100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lung Cancer Research Foundation ($425K). Together the top 6 received $713K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2023) to $713K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $713K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lung Cancer Research Foundation Philadelphia, PA | — | $425,000 |
| Lung Cancer Foundation of America New ULM, MN | — | $87,500 |
| University of California Los Angeles, CA | — | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Minneapolis, MN | — | $50,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | — | $50,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Ctr Seattle, WA | — | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,555,926 | $28,627,995 | $26,021,479 | $712,500 | 6 | $1,142,790 |
| 2023 | $31,025,690 | $24,616,047 | $20,136,070 | $111,682 | 2 | $520,289 |
| 2022 | $25,381,895 | $11,551,380 | $14,627,829 | — | — | $-5,842,161 |
| 2021 | $23,299,078 | $13,685,313 | $11,754,042 | — | — | $-1,253,020 |
| 2020 | $21,887,506 | $6,883,020 | $10,088,011 | — | — | $9,490 |
About International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
Based on IRS filings
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $713K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer is led by Karen L. Kelly MD, CEO on every filing since 2022; 11 of 28 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen L. Kelly MD
CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$332K (2022) → $465K (2024)
Caicun Zhou MD PhD
President El
Director → President El, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Van Schil MD PhD
President
Director → President Elect, 2021
President Elect → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen M. Doherty
Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$134K (2022) → $136K (2024)
Becky Bunn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$147K (2024)
Kelsey Wood
Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$131K (2024)
Carlos Gil Ferreira MD PhD
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jhanelle Gray MD
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lecia Vandam Sequist MD MPH
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morten Quist PhD
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Ugalde MD
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Young Tae Kim MD PhD
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antoni Rosell MD PhD
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ignacio Wistuba MD
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wen-Zhao Zhong MD PhD
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Solomon Mbbs PhD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Chang Md Phd Fastro
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natasha Leighl Md Mmsc Frcpc
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Skadow
CFO
Director of Finance → CFO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$157K (2020) → $206K (2024)
Murry Wynes
Senior Advisor
Director of Scientific Aff → Director, 2023
Director → Senior Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$163K (2020) → $191K (2024)
Matthew C. Yeingst
Vice President
Chief Development Officer → CDO, 2023
CDO → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$184K (2022) → $213K (2024)
Michael Hoehn
Vice President
COO → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$212K (2023) → $229K (2024)
Elizabeth Donahue
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$10K (2024)
Jennifer King
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$192K (2024)
Sunhee Malinowski
Controller
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$132K (2024)
Joachim Aerts MD PhD
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ming-Sound Tsao Md Frcpc
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Wakelee Md Fasco
Past President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Heather Wakelee MD (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Rebecca Bunn (2020–2023) — Senior Advisor
- Former: Benjamin Solomon (2023) — Director
- Former: Joe Chang (2023) — Director
- Former: Natasha Leighl (2023) — Director
- Former: Andrea Bezjak MD (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Erik Thunnissen MD (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kristin Richeimer (2020–2022) — Former Interim CEO
- Former: Roy Herbst MD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tetsuya Mitsudomi MD PhD (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Annmarie Priest (2020–2021) — Development Officer
- Former: David Mesko (2020–2021) — CEO
- Former: Chandra P. Belani (2020) — Science Officer
- Former: Clarissa Mathias MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Enriqueta Felip PhD (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Giorgio Scagliotti MD PhD (2020) — Past President
- Former: James Yang MD PhD (2020) — Director
- Former: Julie Brahmer MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Masayuki Noguchi MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Nir Peled PhD (2020) — Director
- Former: Suresh Ramalingam MD (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Yuko Nakayama MD (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $465K, to Karen L Kelly MD (CEO). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
How much does International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer give each year?
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer gave $713K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $112K across 2 grants.
What is International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer's typical grant size?
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $118,750, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer give grants?
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (19%) and California (7%).
Who are International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer's largest grantees?
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer's largest 2024 grantees include Lung Cancer Research Foundation ($425,000), Lung Cancer Foundation of America ($87,500) and University of California ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer?
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer reported $35.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $28.6M.
What is International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer?
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Denver, CO. It holds $35.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer's EIN?
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0499338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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